Black Friday had its chaos. Cyber Monday will have its codes. Today belongs to the people who make the good stuff — the small businesses, the dreamers, the ones who turn side hustles into storefronts.
We rounded up our favorite small businesses worth shopping — brands that care about quality, design and, frankly, making things you’ll want to keep. Including handmade candles, kitchen staples and beauty finds that feel personal, these are the gifts that say “I actually thought about this.”